Our Junior Presenter Seminars
Please note: Our Junior Presenters Seminars are separate from Junior Instructor Course Offerings.
Gifted kids love to share their passions and make a difference. Our Junior Presenters are gifted young people with a desire to share information they are passionate about with others.
In our Junior Presenter Seminars, a Junior Presenter leads a 50-60 minute webinar filled with information to excite their peers. All of our Junior Presenters are current or former students of Athena’s Advanced Academy.
Junior Presenters select a secular charity or non-profit aligned with their subject matter or holds personal significance, with the proceeds benefiting their chosen charity.
Athena’s Junior Presenter Seminars 2023!
Join these amazing Athena’s kids as they share fascinating information about all kinds of topics and make a difference in the process!
- Students (including those not registered at Athena’s), friends, & family members are welcome to attend!
- Junior Presenter seminar webinars are monitored by an adult supervisor.
How to Attend
- Donate $7.00 or More to the Junior Presenter’s charity of choice.
- Below, Click “Enroll” & Fill Out the corresponding form at least 24 hours before the seminar.
Junior Presenter Single Seminars – 2023
Thursday,
June 8
4:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Life Throughout the Eras of Earth
In this Junior Presentation, learn about how life evolved throughout the geologic eras of Earth and some of the organisms that lived in prehistoric times.
This presentation is perfect for people who have ever wondered what the world looked like millions of years ago!
Junior Presenter: Joshua The Carnotaurus King
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Prof. Katie Koessler
Charity: Morehouse College
Monday,
June 12
5:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
All About Queen!
In this exciting presentation, you’re going to learn about the legendary band, Queen, who you may know as the creators of We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You Don’t Stop Me Now, Another One Bites The Dust, and of course, Bohemian Rhapsody.
Can you say, off the top of your head, Who the lead singer was? Probably, but do you know the names of the other members? Did Freddie Mercury really write every Queen song you know? What is the true story of the legendary band? We will explore these questions and more in this presentation!
Junior Presenter: Celestine the Historian
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Dr. Kirsten Stein
Charity: Heifer International
Tuesday,
June 13
3:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Tree-mendous: Intro to Dendrology!
Join us as we learn about important and/or common tree species and families! We will focus on learning the basics of each tree/family we cover, including identifying characteristics, relationships with other organisms, basic facts, & much more! Come learn more about trees!
Junior Presenter: Anna the Aspiring Dendrologist
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Dr. Kirsten Stein
Charity: American Chestnut Foundation
Wednesday,
June 14
3:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Care-taking Guide to Frogs!
If you are interested in owning an arboreal or burrowing frog or toad, or just curious about them, this is the webinar for you! This webinar will cover how to house, feed and handle these amazing creatures!
Junior Presenter: Wolfe the Wildlife Technician
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Dr. Kirsten Stein
Charity: The Orianne Society
Wednesday,
June 14
5:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
A Paw-some Look at the Wild Wolf!
Come join us as we explore the world of the wild wolf! We will focus on the interesting habits of the wolves, misinformation about them, cool facts, and some cute photos of them! Come learn about the Apex Predator called the Wolf with us!
Junior Presenter: Caitlin the Wolfen Warrior
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Dr. Kirsten Stein
Charity: Wolf Park of Greater Lafayette
Monday,
June 19
12:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Enzymes!
Enter into the amazing world of biochemistry. Join me for a tour of biochemistry with a focus on enzymes!
Junior Presenter: Alex The Chemical Wizard
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Prof. Emma Stein
Charity: The American Red Cross
Monday,
June 26
10:00 AM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Identifying Hard-to-Identify Birds
Ever wonder what that bird in your backyard is? Come and join us as we learn to identify hard-to-identify birds!
Junior Presenter: Jack the Backyard Birder
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Prof. Emma Stein
Charity: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Wednesday,
June 28
11:00 AM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Vernal Ponds: An Ecosystem Covered with Leaves & Cute Creatures
Have you seen a vernal pond? If you have, it probably looks like…a pond, but really, there is much more going on! From breeding to feeding grounds, this ecosystem hosts a wondrous assortment of interesting creatures such as wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and peepers.
Junior Presenter: Beckett the Salamander Bringer
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Prof. Emma Stein
Charity: Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team
Wednesday,
June 28
12:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Unique Poetry and Forgotten Verses
You may have heard about sonnets, haikus, and limericks–but what about the renga, the quintilla, or the tautogram? We will explore some of the lesser-known poetic forms and the history and culture behind them!
Junior Presenter: Nova the Whimsical Bookworm
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Prof. Lauren Allen
Charity: The Trevor Project
Wednesday,
June 28
1:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
In this presentation we will explore the exciting and intricate world of taxonomy, including how the system has changed over time, how we organize it, controversies, phylogenic trees, names, and parts that just don’t add up, like protists. Taxonomists change the placement of things daily, but we will go over the classification of some prominent species, and explore the different categories beyond the main eight.
Junior Presenter: Arden the Organizer
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Prof. Emma Stein
Charity: WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species)
Thursday,
June 29
12:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
World War II: The Pacific Theater
Delve into the Pacific Theater in WWII, where we’ll explore the events that unfolded before and after US intervention. We’ll learn about the battles, historical milestones, and lasting echoes that continue to shape our world today!
Junior Presenter: Iago the Historiographer
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Prof. Lauren Allen
Charity: Joyce-Herbert VFW Post 226 Military Musem
Monday,
July 3
11:00 AM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
The Strategies of Bird Migration: A Detailed Look at Some Fascinating Migrants
Come learn about the intriguing science of bird migration! In this hour-long presentation, we will explore some of the many different migration patterns and innovative strategies that birds use to navigate the globe.
Junior Presenter: Nathan the Migration Enthusiast
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Prof. Emma Stein
Charity: National Audubon Society
Monday,
July 3
1:00 PM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Kelp Forest Ecosystems!
Come learn about kelp forests! In this 1 hour presentation, we will learn about kelp forests, their inhabitants, how we can help, and so much more!
Junior Presenter: Finley the Kelp Scientist
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Prof. Emma Stein
Charity: Make-a-Wish Midsouth
Thursday,
July 13
10:00 AM
Pacific
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Simple Introduction to Complex Numbers and Quaternions
Think there are only real numbers? Join me in this exciting presentation to see a simple intro to quaternions and complex numbers.
This presentation will shatter all assumptions that there are only rational numbers or irrational numbers. Also, bend your mind over 4-dimensional madness.
Junior Presenter: Suvit the Iconic Quaternion
Athena’s Instructor Moderator: Dr. Valerie Nandor
Charity: UCI Math Circle
Recording Only
Enrollment requires a Gmail account.
If you do not have a Gmail account, please contact us.
Everyone is welcome!
Adventures in Ancient Egypt with King Tut
Calling all young explorers! Get ready for an epic adventure back in time to ancient Egypt, where we’ll unravel the mysteries of King Tutankhamun, the boy who became a Pharaoh. But hold on tight because there’s a spooky twist! People believed that his tomb was cursed. Together, we’ll discover the incredible treasures he was buried with and dive into the thrilling tale of the curse. So, grab your explorer hat and let’s embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of King Tut and his legendary life!
Junior Presenter: Sri the Egyptologist
Charity: Linguistics Justice League
- 100% of the profits from the Junior Presenter seminars go to the Junior Presenter’s charity or non-profit of choice.
- Together Athena’s Junior Presenters raised $1548.87 in 2022, bringing the grand total raised to $3,013.91 since 2018!